by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how North Dakota State University-Main Campus Graduate School ranks, how diverse it is, what graduate degree programs are offered, and other essential facts below. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
College Factual began producing its annual Best Quality Schools rankings as a means to assist students in finding top-quality graduate colleges and universities that are invested in preparing their students for their future endeavors.These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
North Dakota State University-Main Campus came in at #245 out of the 4,630 colleges and universities that were ranked in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking.North Dakota State University, NDSU also ranked #2 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in North Dakota.
There were 4,630 college and universities analyzed in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, and North Dakota State University, NDSU took the #245 spot on the list.In addition, North Dakota State University, NDSU took the #2 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in North Dakota.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingNorth Dakota State University, NDSU ranked #245 in College Factual’s 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 4,630 schools. In addition, North Dakota State University, NDSU took the #2 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in North Dakota.
Out of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, North Dakota State University, NDSU came in at #245. In addition, North Dakota State University, NDSU took the #2 spot for Best Graduate Schools in North Dakota.
Around 2,190 graduate students chose to attend North Dakota State University-Main Campus during the most recent year for which we have data.In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students.Keep reading to learn more.
The total graduate student population at North Dakota State University, NDSU is made up of 52.1% women and 47.9% men. Note that these percentages may differ for certain degree programs.
Of all the graduate students at North Dakota State University, NDSU, around 10.4% belong to a racial-ethnic minority group.The school attracts students from outside the U.S., too. Around 33.1% of graduate students hail from another country.The chart below shows the breakdown of graduate student demographics at the school. You can click on it for a more detailed view.
Data on the average tuition and fees for full-time graduate students at the school is not available.
The typical graduate student at North Dakota State University, NDSU who borrowed carries a median debt of $25,098.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at North Dakota State University, NDSU enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $68,337.
The average early-career salary for doctoral degree recipients from North Dakota State University, NDSU is $121,884.
The average early-career salary for professional degree recipients from North Dakota State University, NDSU is $140,135.
The graduate programs at North Dakota State University, NDSU lead to a range of early-career salaries. The table below lists the graduate fields of study at the school whose recent graduates report the highest early-career earnings.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | $140,135 |
| Nursing | $121,884 |
| Business Administration & Management | $88,342 |
| Educational Administration | $76,117 |
| Accounting | $69,362 |
| General Architecture | $68,652 |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | $63,151 |
| Public Health | $60,566 |
| Plant Sciences | $59,359 |
| Student Counseling | $58,849 |
North Dakota State University-Main Campus is a public institution situated in Fargo, North Dakota.The city atmosphere of Fargo makes it a great place for students who enjoy having lots of educational and entertainment options. Get more details about the location of North Dakota State University-Main Campus.
Contact details for North Dakota State University, NDSU are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 1301 12th Avenue North, Fargo, ND 58108-6050 |
| Phone: | 701-231-8011 |
| Website: | www.ndsu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/ndsu.fargo |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/NDSUNews |
About 42.5% of the graduate students at North Dakota State University-Main Campus took at least one online class.Approximately 17.4% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
Just like the master’s degree programs, only programs that had doctorate degrees awarded are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Engineering | 3 | — |
| Animal Science | 2 | — |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 2 | — |
| Biomedical Engineering | 1 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 6 | — |
| Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences | 1 | — |
| Chemistry | 9 | — |
| Child Development & Psychology | 1 | — |
| Civil Engineering | 9 | — |
| Communication & Media Studies | 7 | — |
| Computer Engineering | 2 | — |
| Computer Science | 5 | — |
| Ecology & Systematics Biology | 4 | — |
| Educational Assessment | 5 | — |
| Electrical Engineering | 1 | — |
| Food Science Technology | 3 | — |
| Food, Nutrition & Related Services | 2 | — |
| Genetics | 1 | — |
| Industrial Engineering | 3 | — |
| Management Sciences & Methods | 1 | — |
| Materials Sciences. | 1 | — |
| Mathematics | 4 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 5 | — |
| Music | 10 | — |
| Nursing | 21 | $121,884 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 3 | — |
| Physics | 2 | — |
| Plant Sciences | 5 | — |
| Soil Sciences | 1 | — |
| Statistics | 1 | — |
| Student Counseling | 3 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 4 | — |
| Zoology | 4 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 18 | — |
| Child Development & Family Studies | 1 | — |
| Computer Engineering | 2 | — |
| Gerontology | 1 | — |
| Information Technology | 2 | — |
| Marketing | 5 | — |
| Other Science Technologies | 1 | — |
| Public Health | 1 | — |
| Publishing | 2 | — |
| Social Work | 1 | — |
| Statistics | 20 | — |
| Student Counseling | 7 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 8 | — |
Only the programs in which a professional degree was awarded are shown here.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 59 | $140,135 |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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